Merced NWR Fill Dirt

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting bids for fill dirt services at the Merced National Wildlife Refuge through solicitation number 140FGA25Q0035. The procurement falls under NAICS code 238910 for Site Preparation Contractors and PSC code 5610 for Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk, indicating the government seeks earthwork and material supply services. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2025, with proposals due by July 31, 2025, providing contractors with a 17-day response window. The contract performance period is scheduled from August 15, 2025, through September 30, 2025, spanning approximately six weeks. Government files include a Statement of Work, the original solicitation document, an amendment, and a price schedule specifically referencing School Road Gravel, suggesting detailed specifications for material requirements and pricing structure.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. The contract involves site preparation work at the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, likely requiring delivery and placement of fill dirt and gravel materials for habitat restoration or infrastructure improvement projects. The inclusion of a price schedule document referencing School Road Gravel indicates specific material specifications and delivery locations within or near the refuge. The relatively short performance window from mid-August through September suggests this is a focused project with defined scope and timeline requirements. The solicitation includes an amendment issued on the posting date, indicating potential modifications to the original requirements or clarifications for prospective bidders.